One for the Detailers: Single Bucket Wash Method

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Found the specs:

R 9800



Operating weight 1,748,266 - 1,772,517 lb
Engine output 2984 kW/4000 PS
(SAE J1349)
Backhoe bucket capacity 54.90 yd³ @ 3,000 lb/yd³
Shovel capacity 54.90 yd³ @ 3,000

Link HERE (down the bottom of the page)

Whats that in metric?
 
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Jeez, did you see that damage that did... i wonder how much capacity / weight that bucket held.
Yep I was sat here thinking that's going to buckle the roof isn't it? Didn't expect the end result to be quite so shocking.
 
Which only goes to prove:-
That if you wash your car with the 1 bucket method you WILL damage your paint.:doh:
 
Water weighs 1679 pounds per cubic yard, so around 92,000 pounds of water in that bucket!
 
Approximatly 44 cubic metres, therefore 44 tonnes of water if bucket was full! :eek:

Hope they're not on a water meter!!!!:eek:
 

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